Fabulous Finds

So a new job means money. Yes! But it also means a need for new clothes, because I need to dress semi-professionally at least. That means no more shopping in the juniors department and no more looking like I shopped in the juniors department. So what do I do? I head to Marshall's with my mom and we end up laying down a good $200 on stuff we just can't not get. Here's some of our favorite Marshall's finds as of late. (Have I mentioned yet that I love Marshall's?)

I got these great Kenar super dark sparkly demin (though not jeans just a really fine denim type of fabric)  pants for  $24.99 and the same fabric in a lovely Kenar pencil skirt for only $19.99. Serious about my new job: yes I am.

I also grabbed this great periwinkle blue viscose tank by Kenar for only $12.99! The wrapping across the waist is so flattering. The funniest part: my sister actually bought this top 2 weeks ago, now I got it too!

Yet another Kenar item. This I found on clearance for only $10! It's really fun. I love the ruffles and I can wear it to work.

Shoes! And this time they're sensible. I found these leather eyelet flats on the clearance wall for only $22! I love them. The bottoms are so squishy and soft, and the eyelet helps my foot breathe in the summer. Perfect work shoes, especially since the light brown can even work with black.

Those two thing: a dog collar for my kitten Lars, it was on clearance for $2. It's plastic so it won't start to fray like his current fabric collar. Then I bought a chocolate brown one piece with rouching across the belly. This will work great to get me more confident at the pool and work slowly to bikinis, plus I can wear it all summer long for swimming to workout after work. Only $19.99 and so flattering.

Those last three are my mom's finds. A great black Kenar top for only $12 on sale, perfect-for-summer pinstripe white, wide-leg Lauren by Ralph Lauren pants for only $39.99, and finally a fun, flowy snakeskin print Kenneth Cole blouse for $20 (originally $74!).

And last, but never least, my mom's shoe finds. The Sam Edelman snakeskin sandals were only $34.99 and look great. Casual, but with fabulous shine. Then, she needed higher shoes to go with the white, wide-leg pants, so she invested in some black leather Michael by Michael Kors cork platforms. They look perfect with the pants, and are the perfect height for women 40+.

I hope your hunts at Marshall's go as great as mine do. Search the racks for some Kenar items- they have amazing details that make them look way more expensive than they are. Also perfect for this summer: nautical strips, and the striped Ralph Lauren tees are perfect. Add to a skirt or shorts with white sneakers like Keds, and you're good to go.

Stay tuned, soon to be added: a guide to shopping at off-price retailers like Marshall's, T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Loehmans. For you yet to be converted, trust me: when there is a will to find great deals, there is definitely a way.

(BTW: sitting here right now as my mom goes through her closet, and taking anything good she throws my way haha)

Fabulous Finds

After spending the day with my little brother, his last day before going back to college, and trying Chipotle for the first time, amazing!, I went to one of my favorite places: Marshall's.

Somehow I always find what I am looking for there. At one point yesterday I was in search of something to wear to my friend's brother's "Jersey Shore" party next weekend. Ed Hardy shirts were way too expensive. $90 for a t-shirt? I don't think so. So I ended up getting a great, shirt at Macy's for $25, which my brother said "is the money," so I was happy.

But later, at Marshall's, I saw not only an Ed Hardy shirt but all these Ed Hardy belts. The shirt was not nice, but the belts were awesome. Too bad they were still $30 , so I had to opt out. But, the fact that I could find it there only reaffirms my faith in the store, they have been getting in more and more designer options.

I also found these amazing bootie-esque shoes! They are black suede Steve Madden shoes with gold studs for only $40 and the peep-toe and open heel are to die for, and totally in. If you don't believe me, check out the February Vogue.
The only problem? I might have to return them as I am still job hunting and have no cash...hopefully I will decide to keep, I am leaning toward keep, they're just so great, right?!

This amazing black nylon DKNY swing jacket for only $15. It will go perfect with a skirt and blouse for my hopefully coming soon job interviews. Plus since it's nylon and has 3/4 sleeves, it will work great in summer too!Next find: this adorable gray skirt. Sure it's polyester, but it was only $7 and looks great on, since it has a fun pattern and sits at the waist with a bubble shape: perfect for short people like me with bigger hips and small waists. Really makes you look tiny.
Last, but not least is this precious shallow Peter Rabbit bowl for $3. I bought it for my kitten, Lars, as a food dish. It's a bit large, maybe 6 inches in diameter, but it fits him perfectly. Peter Rabbit was a little rascal who never listened, same as my Lars.

Well that was the most recent trip. Other than that, there has not been too much shopping going on for me. I'm still looking for a job in this economically-challenged current world and so I am keeping my fingers crossed that soon I will be able to hunt for something other than employment, and thus share more.

Keep finding those bargains!